The Private Son of a Public Icon

HPerfect — let’s expand further and make this richer, almost like a feature-length profile of Kambiz Atashin, weaving in more cultural and emotional context. For Kambiz Atashin, childhood was never ordinary. Born to Googoosh, the legendary singer and actress, and Mahmoud Ghorbani, a well-known music promoter, his early life was surrounded by the glamour of the music scene in the 1960s and 1970s.

While most children of the time grew up shielded from the public gaze, Kambiz’s identity was tied to one of most recognizable voices. Fans adored Googoosh not just as a performer but as a cultural symbol, and by extension, they were curious about her son.

September 12, 2025 | 3:01 am